M.Sc. International Migration and Social Cohesion (Erasmus Mundus Masters)
University of Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: December (non-EEA: December). |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
| Partnership: | Erasmus Mundus Scholarship |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
This two-year Erasmus Mundus Master's programme in International Migration and Social Cohesion (MISOCO) offers students the opportunity to study international migration in three European countries.
This two-year Erasmus Mundus Master's programme in International Migration and Social Cohesion (MISOCO) offers students the opportunity to study international migration in three European countries.
MISOCO seeks to explore the critical elements of international migration and the incorporation of immigrants in the society of destination. Its aim is to educate students in advanced theories, techniques, and methodologies in the field of migration studies. MISOCO brings together those who have an interest in creating a shared outlook for Europe in terms of migration studies. Students will study in three European countries. The first year is undertaken at two core institutes: the University of Amsterdam (1st semester) and the University of Deusto (2nd semester), both offering consolidated expertise in theoretical and methodological approaches to migration studies. The second year is used for specialisation at one of the other European institutes. The University College Dublin, University of Latvia or, University of Osnabrück will provide students with focused teaching and research in their specialised areas under the supervision of leading experts. The programme also offers some additional possibilities for mobility to Moldava State University (Moldova), York University (Canada) and University Antonio Ruiz de Montoya (Peru).
MISOCO seeks to explore the critical elements of international migration and the incorporation of immigrants in the society of destination. Its aim is to educate students in advanced theories, techniques, and methodologies in the field of migration studies. MISOCO brings together those who have an interest in creating a shared outlook for Europe in terms of migration studies. Students will study in three European countries. The first year is undertaken at two core institutes: the University of Amsterdam (1st semester) and the University of Deusto (2nd semester), both offering consolidated expertise in theoretical and methodological approaches to migration studies. The second year is used for specialisation at one of the other European institutes. The University College Dublin, University of Latvia or, University of Osnabrück will provide students with focused teaching and research in their specialised areas under the supervision of leading experts. The programme also offers some additional possibilities for mobility to Moldava State University (Moldova), York University (Canada) and University Antonio Ruiz de Montoya (Peru).
Contents
Students are expected to obtain 30 ECTS credits in each of the four semesters of the degree, totaling 120 ECTS credits.
- Semesters one, two and three consist of taught modules.
- Semester one is based at the University of Amsterdam
- Semester two is based at the University of Deusto
- Semester three is based at the University College Dublin, University of Latvia or University of Osnabrück depending on the student's specialization with a possible mobility to one of the Third Country partners
- Semester four is also based at the university where the student specializes and concerns the writing of the Master thesis under the supervision of three academic staff members involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser(s).
The thesis must be submitted before the end of the fourth semester.
For more information about the curriculum please visit the website of the Erasmus Mundus Master in International Migration and Social Cohesion.
Degree requirements
The multiples degrees are awarded only after successful completion of both the course requirements and the Master's thesis.
Requirements
Grade average: A Minimum grade average of B (ECTS system), B+/A-/3.5 (American system), Second Class Upper degree (2:1 honours) (Bristish system) or 7.5 Dutch system. For more and up-to-date information on our application and admission procedures, please visit our website.
Language test: Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements: TOEFL (Computer-based test 250 pt.,Internet based test 100 pt., paper-based test 600 pt.) or IELTS (7) Certificate. Applicants must arrange for an official copy of the English test score to be sent directly by the testing institute to the Coordinator before the application deadline. For more and up-to-date information on our English language testing procedures, please visit our website.
Previous education: Students with academic bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences discipline closely related to the programme (sociology, social/cultural anthropology, political science, and (human) geography) are invited to apply, provided that they meet entry requirements as specified on our website. Students with degrees in the other social sciences International Relations and International Development and/or have at least 60 EC in Social Sciences Methodology and Theory may also apply. For more and up-to-date information on our application and admission procedures, please visit our website.
Grade average: A Minimum grade average of B (ECTS system), B+/A-/3.5 (American system), Second Class Upper degree (2:1 honours) (Bristish system) or 7.5 Dutch system. For more and up-to-date information on our application and admission procedures, please visit our website.
Language test: Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements: TOEFL (Computer-based test 250 pt.,Internet based test 100 pt., paper-based test 600 pt.) or IELTS (7) Certificate. Applicants must arrange for an official copy of the English test score to be sent directly by the testing institute to the Coordinator before the application deadline. For more and up-to-date information on our English language testing procedures, please visit our website.
Previous education: Students with academic bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences discipline closely related to the programme (sociology, social/cultural anthropology, political science, and (human) geography) are invited to apply, provided that they meet entry requirements as specified on our website. Students with degrees in the other social sciences International Relations and International Development and/or have at least 60 EC in Social Sciences Methodology and Theory may also apply. For more and up-to-date information on our application and admission procedures, please visit our website.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 7 |
| CAE score: | 80(Grade C) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 600 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 250 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 100 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
European Commission:\r\nErasmus Mundus is a new programme of the European Commission. Its aim is to improve the quality of European higher education through joint master's degree programmes offered by partner institutions in the member states.\r\nFor additional information: Website
Accreditation
All the universities have been legally through the process of accreditation taking into consideration the different procedures in each country.
- University of Amsterdam (UvA): Students receive a Master's degree in Sociology (Sociologie). The quality of this Master's degree has been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the MISOCO programme students will receive a legally recognised Master of Science (MSc) degree. The master has been accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) on 24 February 2004. CROHO code: 66601
- University of Deusto: the master has been approved as an Official Postgraduate Programme (Programa oficial de postgrado) by the Dirección Oficial de Universidades del Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia, as registered in the BOE no 157 of Monday 3 July 2006.
- University College Dublin: Master in Social Science. The proposal for the approval and accreditation of the Joint EU Masters in International Migration and Social Cohesion will be submitted by the School of Sociology, following its approval by the School Graduate Studies Committee, and must then be submitted and approved by the following: College of Human Sciences Graduate Studies Board, University Graduate Programmes Board, University Academic Council Executive Committee.
- University of Latvia: the programme is accredited by Higher Education Quality Evaluation Center (HEQEC) 12.12.2007 (Licenced 26.12.2000), Accreditation period ends 26.12.2013. Programm code: 45310
- University of Osnabrück: The Master Programme is accredited by the accreditation body Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur Hannover (ZEvA), 20th of February 2007.
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